Mary Zita Eckelkamp Obituary
In loving memory of Mary Zita Eckelkamp of Washington, Missouri, who departed this world on October 27, 2025 at the age of 99. Mary Zita leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Zita Eckelkamp to pay them a last tribute.
She is survived by: her children, Gary Eckelkamp (Kathy) of Paducah, KY, Brian Eckelkamp (Barbara) of Washington and Sharon Teale (Kevin) of Des Moines, IA.; her grandchildren, Zeke (Star), Kelly (Ian Harvey), Kayla (Bryan Strauser), Ashley (John Baumstark), Patrick (Hayley), Shannon (Jason Green) and John Teale; and her great grandchildren, Elijah, Stella, Maris, Anna, Brinley, Winnie, Nolan, Waylon and Beau.
A rosary was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 5:15 PM at the Oltmann Funeral Home - Washington (508 E 14th St, Washington, MO 63090). Visitation was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 5:15 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Friday, October 31st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (1014 Madison Ave, Washington, MO 63090). A graveside service was held on Friday, October 31st 2025 from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM at the St. Francis Borgia Catholic Cemetery (310 W Main St, Washington, MO 63090).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Mary's honor to St. Vincent de Paul at Our Lady of Lourdes.